PRINCE EDWARD, ONTARIO, CANADA — Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd. (P&H) and Picton Terminals by Doornekamp will build a new bulk agricultural marine terminal at Picton Terminals in Prince Edward County, Ontario.

The facility on Lake Ontario will provide a closer, more efficient delivery option for corn, wheat and soybean farmers in eastern Ontario, the companies said in their Aug. 15 announcement. The construction of storage silos and receiving buildings is set to begin this fall, with the terminal expected to be operational by 2026. The cost of the project was not disclosed. 

The new terminal will significantly reduce travel time for local farmers, alleviate truck traffic on Highway 401 and enhance the overall efficiency of the agricultural supply chain., the companies said. With high throughput and rapid turnover capabilities, the facility will be designed to meet the needs of the region’s farmers while expanding P&H’s export capacity, which currently serves customers in 24 countries.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada-based P&H is a diversified and vertically integrated company with operations including grain handling and merchandising, flour milling, as well as crop inputs and feed mills. P&H has 40 grain storage facilities with a capacity of 23.4 million bushels of licensed storage, according to Sosland Publishing Co.’s 2024 Grain & Milling Annual.

“Our team is excited to partner with the Doornekamp Group, another family-owned business, as we build this new facility at Picton Terminals,” said John Heimbecker, chief executive officer of P&H. “P&H is committed to serving Canadian agricultural producers, and the addition of Picton Terminals to our supply chain strategy will make it more economical for local farmers to bring their crops to global markets.” 

Picton Terminals by Doornekamp provides logistics solutions and diverse port services that offer efficient shipping throughout the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes region. This development represents a major investment in the future of regional agriculture and the local economy, creating skilled jobs and fostering economic growth in Prince Edward County, the companies said.

“The Doornekamp Group is honored to collaborate with the visionary team at Parrish & Heimbecker,” said Ben Doornekamp, CEO of H. R. Doornekamp Construction Ltd. “As we celebrate our first decade of port operations at Picton Terminals, we are thrilled to work with P&H to bring our shared vision of supporting regional agriculture to life. This project is an investment in the next generation of farmers, and we’re eager to get started.”